Earth's Hidden Wonders
Unusual natural phenomena, geographic oddities, and remarkable hidden places around the world.
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There’s a naturally nuclear reactor in Gabon that operated two billion years ago.
The Oklo uranium deposit contained conditions perfect for sustained nuclear fission reactions that occurred naturally for hundreds of...
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Wave Rock in Australia appears to be a frozen ocean wave.
This natural rock formation stands 46 feet high and extends for 360 feet. The distinctive wave-like shape was...
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Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses creates thousands of turquoise lagoons between sand dunes.
Despite appearing like a desert, this region receives significant rainfall that collects between sand dunes. The resulting lagoons...
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The Great Blue Hole off Belize’s coast is deep enough to swallow two Boeing 747s stacked on top of each other.
This massive underwater sinkhole is 1,043 feet deep and 1,000 feet across. Formed during several episodes of quaternary...
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Venezuela’s Mount Roraima has a flat top that’s almost perpetually clouded.
This ancient plateau, known as a tepui, rises dramatically from the surrounding rainforest. Its isolation and unique climate...
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The Dragon’s Blood Trees of Socotra Island look like giant umbrellas.
These ancient trees have evolved a unique umbrella-like shape to adapt to their harsh environment. The dense crown...
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The Crystal Cave of Giants in Mexico was accidentally discovered during mining operations.
Miners discovered this remarkable cave while excavating a new tunnel in 2000. The cave contains some of the...
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Ethiopia’s Dallol Hot Springs are the hottest place on Earth with an average temperature of 94.3°F.
These acidic hot springs feature bright yellow and orange landscapes due to sulfur and mineral deposits. The area...
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The Rainbow Mountains of Peru contain seven different colors of sediment.
Vinicunca Mountain's stunning colors come from different mineral deposits laid down over millions of years. The colors include...